Applications should be sent to: ccjlibrarian@courtecowas.org

  (Internal applications only)

  ROLE OVERVIEW

To assist the Chief Librarian in the operations of the Library/Documentation. Organize files and records, using precise measures to sort various forms of information.

   ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the periodic reviews of new and existing electronic resources with an eye toward improved service and research efficiencies
• Perform various cataloging procedures for all types of library resources
• Performs both immediate reference and in-depth research searches; refers users to other resources as appropriate
• Assist users with both print and electronic resource search in the library
• Assist with the provision of instruction and guidance for the use of library catalogue, legal databases, legal research methodology and procedures
• Responds to in-library, phone, and email reference questions
• Develop and maintain pathfinders, bibliographic resources, and research guides
• Assist library visitors in conducting research and locating resources
• Assist in evaluating library inventory needs in terms of books, journals and other resources, and place orders

   ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

       EDUCATION:       

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in international relations, public or business administration, management or a similar field from a recognized university;
• 5 years of experience in library and documentation support functions bachelor’s degree in translation or equivalent;
• Developed knowledge in management library and documentations services;
• Proven experience in developing information tools on library collection and facilities;
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       EXPERIENCE:  

• Five years relevant professional experience, including three (3) years relevant International experience.
• Experience in a variety of private and public institutions preferably in a multi-cultural setting and in an international institution would be an advantage

AGE LIMIT :

Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states. This requirement does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices;
• Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities;
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner;
• Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval;
• Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information and resources;
• Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues and the subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
• Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality and quantity;
• Ability to proactively interact with users (lawyers) and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions;
• Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with users/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs;
• Ability to counsel, advise, consult and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned users/lawyers service responsibilities and established client service standards;
• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion;
• Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences;
• Ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy;
• Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths;
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.
• Ability to seek out best practices to make organizational decisions of relevance to diversity management, ensuring that project and program activities identify vulnerable areas and contain systemic checks.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programs and policies;
• Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals;
• Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others;
• Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities;
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/program assigned to own position.
• Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations;
• Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance and performance targets;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals;
• Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.
• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools;
• Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means;
• Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner;
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner;
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT);
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
• Ability to develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals;
• Identify, organize and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution;
• Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines;
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks;